Supply Chain Management

In 2009, Océ joined the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), a partnership established in 2004 with more than 40 global companies in the electronics and ICT industry and their suppliers in their membership database. The EICC promotes an industry Code of Conduct for global supply chains. This Code of Conduct outlines standards to ensure that working conditions in the supply chain are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that manufacturing processes are environmentally responsible.

During 2011, supply chain management formed part of discussions between Océ and Canon regarding aligning policy and implementing a combined approach. In December 2011, Océ decided to end its applicant EICC membership as of January 2012, to align with Canon’s Green Procurement Policy and Standards. In the year under review, corporate responsibility for supply chain management rested with the Chief Technology & Operations Officer.